3-592. Refund of fees

A producer may by the use of forms provided by the council, and on presentation of such proof as the council may require, have the fee refunded. A request for refund must be received in the office of the council within sixty days following the payment of the fee by the first buyer or the first purchaser.  The council shall direct the state treasurer, as trustee, to make refunds within thirty days of the request for refund if the fee sought to be refunded has been received. The council shall adopt such rules as are necessary to further ensure that the fees are refunded promptly.